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Would pain from dvt be localized or widespread? i have pain in foot, behind knee and thigh. i am a 27 y/o female with no risk factors except travel.

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Swelling?: The main indication of DVT is swelling, not pain. I see you had a d-dimer. If it's negative, you can rest assured that you don't have a DVT. It's very sensitive but not specific.

Answered 7/25/2014

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A member asked:

Would pain from dvt be localized or widespread? i have pain in foot, behind knee and thigh. i am a 27 y/o female with no risk factors except travel.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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